Which of the following best describes the influence of new forms of Buddhism in medieval Japan? (1 point)(1 point)
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Members of the warrior class did not follow any of the new forms of religion at all.
Members of the warrior class did not follow any of the new forms of religion at all.
New forms of Buddhism appealed to multiple social classes, with peasants and lower-ranking people turning to Pure Land Buddhism and warriors drawn to Zen Buddhism.
New forms of Buddhism appealed to multiple social classes, with peasants and lower-ranking people turning to Pure Land Buddhism and warriors drawn to Zen Buddhism.
Zen Buddhism did not appeal to the Japanese because they did not like its focus on self-reliance and discipline.
Zen Buddhism did not appeal to the Japanese because they did not like its focus on self-reliance and discipline.
Buddhism became popular as a religion that was brand-new to medieval Japan.
1 answer
The response that best describes the influence of new forms of Buddhism in medieval Japan is:
New forms of Buddhism appealed to multiple social classes, with peasants and lower-ranking people turning to Pure Land Buddhism and warriors drawn to Zen Buddhism.
This statement accurately reflects the way Buddhism adapted to various societal needs and found resonance among different social classes during that period.
